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vol no. 4.1, JaN 2020

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Table of Contents

Mission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

About Polestar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Faculty and Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Host Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Programs and Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Pilates Immersion (Gateway) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Principles Online . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Polestar Anatomy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Comprehensive Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Transition (Bridge) Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Professional Training Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Continuing Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Admissions Requirements and Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Program Costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Refunds and Cancellations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Progress, Records, Transfers, Change Requests, Facilities and Placement . . . . . . 36

Student Conduct Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Dismissal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Grievance Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Graduation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

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Mission

about polestar

Polestar Pilates is dedicated to making Pilates accessible to everyone. Since 1992 our cur-

riculum has been shaped by concepts from bio-mechanics, motor learning, communication

skills and current research to enhance the work of Joseph Pilates. We seek to encourage and

challenge our Educators and students to reach their goals in life, health and movement.

Polestar Education was founded in Sacramento California in 1992 by President Brent Anderson PhD,

PT, OCS, NCPT and co-‐founder Elizabeth Larkam MA, Feldenkrais Practitioner, NCPT. Based on local

demand, it originated as a provider of continuing education for rehabilitation specialists interested in

integrating Pilates into their practice.

In 1995, Polestar Education LLC was officially organized in Sacramento, California. Both Anderson

and Larkam continued to work in their current jobs at Anderson Physical Therapy, Sacramento, CA

and St. Francis Hospital, San Francisco, CA, respectively. In 1997, Anderson decided to pursue his

doctorate degree in physical therapy and movement science and was accepted to the University of

Miami. Polestar continued to thrive under the direction of Anderson and saw unprecedented growth

from 1998 to 2000.

In October 2000, Anderson and Larkam dissolved their partnership and Polestar continued to operate

and expand under Anderson’s direction. The curriculum is continuously reviewed and enhanced by

a committee of principal Educators. Polestar has over 30 core Educators who teach nationally and

internationally. Currently, Polestar offers its education program through a network of over 15 Pilates

studios in the USA and 9 international licensees in 28 countries.

Through the years, Polestar has collaborated with the Pilates Method Alliance (PMA) and with

reputable Pilates schools in the USA to uphold the integrity of comprehensive Pilates education.

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faculty and administrationadministrationUSA

Owner and Director of Polestar Pilates International - Brent Anderson

Academic Director - Shelly Power

Director of Education - Nichole Anderson

eDUCAToRS

ARIZONA

Heather Brummett

CALIFORNIA

Ada Wells

Diedra Manns

Mette Hansen

Mirea Sharifi

Roxanna Cohen

Deborah Marcus

Dannielle Holder

CANADA

Chantal Perron

COLORADO

Lise Stolze

Misty Woodden

GEORGIA

Karyn Staples

FLORIDA

Brent Anderson

Christi Idavoy

Shelly Power

Nichole Anderson

Lynn Peterson

ILLINOIS

Kate Strozak

KANSAS

Noelle Dowma

MASSACHUSETTS

Katrina Hawley

MINNESOTA

Shawn Marquis

NEW JERSEY

Frederick Curry

NEW YORK

Kim Gibilisco

Nelly Lugo-Larcheveque

NORTH CAROLINA

Amy Dixon

TEXAS

Betsy Thomas

UTAH

Shawnee Haws

VERMONT

Arica Bronz

All Educator biographies are available on the Polestar website www.polestarpilates.com

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HOST FACILITIESDetails of all Host Facilities are available on the Polestar website www.polestarpilates.com

Polestar Pilates Studio - Dadeland, Miami, FL

Aligned Pilates Studio, Santa Barbara, CA

All Wellness, Burlington, VT

Balanced Physical Therapy, Glendale, AZ

Baylor Tom Landry Health and Wellness Center, Dallas, TX

Core Pilates and Wellness, Spokane, WA

Core Wellness and Physical Therapy, Alexandria, VA

Firehouse Pilates, Denver, CO

GOA Pilates, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Inner Strength Pilates, Winston-Salem, NC

Integrated Physical Therapy, Lafayette, LA

Kinesphere Physical Therapy and Pilates, Overland Park, KS

Movement Unlimited Inc., Niagra Falls, ON, Canada

Pilates for Life, Allen, TX

Pilates MN, Minneapolis, MN

Pilates of Pasadena, Pasadena, CA

The Pilates Place, Grass Valley, CA

The Pilates Studio, Hadley, MA

The Pilates Studio at Washington Crossing, Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania

Pinnacle Performance, Salt Lake City, UT

Prana Pilates & Yoga, Saint James, NY

Pro Balance Physical Therapy, Alameda, CA

ProHealth Physical Therapy and Pilates Studio, Peachtree, GA

Reform Physical Therapy & Pilates, Cleveland, OH

Springtime Fitness, Nashville, TN

Studio 1002 Pilates, Chicago, IL

Studio Pilates, El Segundo, CA

Synergy Studio, Jacksonville, FL

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Programs & Courseswith hour breakdown

Physical therapist and Orthopedic Certified Specialist Brent Anderson, PhD guides the

Polestar curriculum, a Pilates education program that is based on a scientific foundation

of anatomy, physiology, biomechanics and motor control, and integrates scientific research

findings in the areas of orthopedics, sports medicine and movement science. Polestar

educators individually hold advanced degrees in a variety or movement modalities .

Our Pilates education training method is interactive, providing you with tools for critical

thinking skills needed to become a Pilates teacher . You will learn the Polestar Screening to

assess Pilates clients and develop goals to assist in program design .

Coursework incorporates:

• ‐discussion forums

• ‐labs (doing, observing, teaching)

• ‐problem solving (utilizing case studies and deductive reasoning)

• ‐hands-on teaching (group and individuals)

• ‐assessment skills

• ‐principles of neuro-linguistics (modeling, sequencing and structuring

information, maintaining appropriate learning states)

• ‐web tools (online materials, videos, live chats)

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FOUNDATIONAL TRAINING

Pilates immersion (Gateway)

The Pilates Immersion (Gateway) program is designed to provide an introductory understanding

of Pilates and the Polestar approach that encourages successful, result-driven movement

experiences .

As it is derived from science-based body mechanics, Pilates offers the tools to produce efficient

exercise in a way that strengthens, rehabilitates and prevents injuries . In this program, selected

Pilates Mat and Equipment exercises are taught to provide practical and applicable knowledge

of form and sequencing techniques. It serves as a gateway to realizing the complete benefits of

accurate exercise .

Beginning with at-home study preparation, the program shifts into experimental labs for well-

rounded and collaborative learning . You will experience a variety of movement sequences

throughout the courses that can be immediately incorporated into health and fitness programs.

Gateway Pilates OnlinE3 HoursThis online training is a requirement for all who attend any of the Pilates Immersion training

courses. The online course fortifies the fundamental principles and history of Pilates, and consists

of three lectures: Pilates history and evolution, Polestar movement principles, and professional

ethics and scope of practice . Each of these sections is followed by a brief written exam online .

This course is required for the Gateway exercise courses .

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Pilates Mat ImMersion16 HoursThis two-day Pilates Mat experience examines how to apply Polestar Pilates Mat exercises, and

is comprised of a set of four sequences using preparatory and original Pilates Mat exercises . The

exercises are explained in a lab format, with time allotted for teaching and demonstration . Online

support and practice cards are provided to each participant as a takeaway resource . Pilates

Immersion educators provide feedback directly to each participant to become proficient with the

Mat Immersion work .

pilates reformer Immersion16 HoursThis two-day Pilates Reformer experience examines how to apply Polestar Pilates Reformer

exercises through a set of four sequences totaling 18 exercises . The exercises are explained in a

lab format, with time allotted for teaching and demonstration . Practice cards are provided to each

participant as a takeaway resource . Educators provide feedback directly to each participant to

become proficient with the Reformer Immersion work.

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Principles Online10 Hours

Experience and apply the theories of movement that lay the foundation for Polestar Pilates in

this prerequisite for all other Polestar courses . Using evidence-based research, you will discover

the passage ways for movement throughout the body and develop the tools to provide either

assistance for or challenge your clients in helping them achieve their goals .

Polestar Principles will bring to life your ability to understand the human body and movement

acquision, assess, problem-solve, design and modify exercise programs to meet specific needs

and abilities .

Prerequisites

• ●STRONGLY RECOMMENDED: Polestar Anatomy Course or completion of one

semester of basic anatomy/physiology or equivalent

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Polestar Anatomy8 Hours

This 8-hour course is specifically designed as an introduction to muscle skeleton anatomy for

movers and movement teachers .

Eryn Apanovitch, Assistant Professor at the University of Miami, will go through the bones, joints,

muscular contributions to movement, and vascular structures of each section of the body .

Unlike other anatomy courses, Shelly Power and Brent Anderson’s discussion on the practical

application of these movement concepts makes this a very user friendly and movement oriented

anatomy course . Relating anatomical concepts to familiar movements sharpens your intuition

while expanding your intellect .

Note: This course has required reading. You will need to purchase Trail Guide to the Body, by

Andrew Biel .

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professional TRAINING

COMPREHENSIVE program470 Total Hours

Master over 130 Pilates exercises across a full spectrum of apparatuses, including Reformer,

Trapeze Table, Chair, Ladder Barrel, Spine Corrector and Magic Circle. By learning a comprehensive

repertoire of movement techniques, you can continuously provide and refresh your clients with

goal-oriented movement experiences .

The series consists of six, two-day modules that allow you to evaluate the practical applications

of Pilates exercises, develop assessment techniques, understand movement sequences, and

modify exercises and programs for individuals . Completion of the Polestar Pilates Comprehensive

Program qualifies you to sit for the Pilates Method Alliance (PMA®) National Certification Exam.

Prerequisites• ●Participation in 25 hours of group or private Pilates classes at any location. Training with a

Polestar Instructor is encouraged but not required .

• ●STRONGLY RECOMMENDED: Polestar Anatomy Course or completion of one semester of

basic anatomy/physiology or equivalent

• ●Completion of Polestar Principles Online

To qualify for the Rehabilitation diploma, you must be a licensed or certified health care

professional (MD, PT, DO, DC, ATC). All other applicants qualify for the Studio diploma.

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Professional TRAINING

Online Lectures 15

In-Person Lectures 100

Online Quizzes 15

Online Discussions 10

Observation 40

Self-Mastery (Practice) 100

Practice Teaching 100

Written Assignments 50

Exercise Check-Offs 25

Final Exam 15

TOTAL 470

*details on pp 40-41

Hour Breakdown*

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TRansition (bridge) PROGRAM300 Total Hours

Polestar’s Transition series takes the regular comprehensive training to a deeper level . In this

course, not only is there a review the Comprehensive Pilates repertoire, but students will also

learn about postural assessment, sequencing and program design, problem solving for unique

client needs, integration of imagery and tactile cueing in teaching, neurolinguistic skills for

communication and energy medicine .

Prerequisites

• Graduate of a comprehensive (400-450 hour) Pilates program covering a combination of

Reformer, Trapeze Table, Chair, Ladder Barrel and Mat work. Please contact the Admissions

Advisor for more information .

• STRONGLY RECOMMENDED: Polestar Anatomy Course or completion of one semester of

basic anatomy/physiology or equivalent

• Completion of Polestar Principles Online

To qualify for the Rehabilitation diploma, you must be a licensed or certified health care

professional (MD, PT, DO, DC, ATC). All other applicants qualify for the Studio diploma.

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Online Lectures 15

In-Person Lectures 100

Online Quizzes 15

Online Discussions 10

Observation 20

Self-Mastery (Practice) 25

Practice Teaching 25

Written Assignments 50

Exercise Check-Offs 25

Final Exam 15

TOTAL 300

*details on pp 40-41

Hour Breakdown*

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Observation, practice & Teaching Hours

In addition to attending all of the course hours and completing the homework assignments,

you must complete the required number of hours for Observation, Self-Mastery Practice, and

Apprentice Teaching (see “Required Study Hours” table in the Graduation Requirements section).

We encourage you to work with Polestar Educators, Mentors and Graduates to complete these

hours. If a Polestar teacher is not available you may complete up to 50% of your hours with a

Pilates teacher from another school; however, the best scenario is to complete all hours with

a Polestar practitioner for continuity as different schools have different variations of exercises,

breathing, equipment set up etc. and we want to avoid any potential confusion.

the comprehensive coursework incorporates

• ‐Web-enhanced learning:

- ‐Access to online support materials 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (listen to

mini-lectures, view exercise content and review movement concepts)

- ‐Live chat sessions with qualified Polestar Educators and Mentors

• ‐Labs (doing, observing, teaching)

• ‐Problem solving (utilizing case studies and deductive reasoning)

• ‐Hands-on teaching (group and individuals)

• ‐Assessment skills

• ‐Principles of neuro-linguistics (modeling, sequencing and structuring information,

maintaining appropriate learning states)

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MENTORSHIP AND INTERNSHIP

Polestar Principles

Module 3

Module 2

Module 1

Comprehensive Final Exam

Module 6

Module 5

Module 4

Using Imagery in a Movement Session

Designing a Movement Session

An Introduction to the Pilates Method

Putting it All Together

A Deeper Look at Communication

Using Touch & Tactile Cueing in a Movement Session

Polestar’s comprehensive tuition includes 12 hours of private mentorship with a Polestar Educator

or Mentor. These sessions are meant to support the journey of each student by providing them

with sessions to reiterate the material learned in the in-person modules. These sessions can be

used in any way the student desires as long as they relate to the material. This includes homework

review, case study practice, self-mastery and practice teaching.

At a select number of Polestar Host sites, internship programs are offered that include private

mentorship as well as access to studio space for attending classes, practice teaching and didactic

sessions.

For students registering for courses at participating host sites, our admissions advisor will give

students details on the internship and offer them the choice of puttting their mentorship money

towards the host’s internship package or putting it towards the 12 hours of private mentorship.

comprehensive Program Module Breakdowns

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continuing education

Continuing EducationRaise the bar of your Pilates practice through Polestar Continuing Education . Collaborate together

with the most respected professionals in the industry to keep up with the latest trends and

discoveries that are shaping Pilates practices around the world .

Courses• Assessment Skills I (4 Hours Online, 16 Classroom Hours over 2 Days)

• Assessment Skills II (24 Classroom Hours over 3 Days)

• Chronic Back Pain (8 Classroom Hours over 1 Day)

• Spine Surgeries and Fusions (8 Classroom Hours over 1 Day)

• Pilates Teacher’s Perspective of Lower Extremity Pathologies and Joint Replacements

(16 Classroom Hours over 2 Days)

• Neurological Rehabilitation (16 Classroom Hours over 2 Days)

• Neuroloplasticity: An Exploration of Movement (16 Classroom Hours over 2 Days)

• Osteoporosis (16 Classroom Hours Over 2 Days)

• Lower Extremity Orthopedics (8 Classroom Hours over 1 Day)

• Upper Extremity Orthopedics (8 Classroom Hours over 1 Day)

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Continuing education

• Pilates Adaptations for People with Scoliosis Supporting the Teachings of the Schroth Method

(24 Classroom Hours over 3 Days)

• Lumbar Spine Pathologies (16 Classroom Hours over 2 Days)

• Lower Extremity Pathologies (16 Classroom Hours over 2 Days)

• Upper Extremity Pathologies (16 Classroom Hours over 2 Days)

• Rheumatology (8 Classroom Hours over 1 Day)

• Women’s Health (16 Classroom Hours over 2 Days)

• Gait Mastery (8 Classroom Hours over 1 Day)

• Dance Pilates (16 Classroom Hours over 2 Days)

• Rotational Sports (8 Classroom Hours over 1 Day)

• RUNITY (previously Polestar Running) (16 Classroom Hours over 2 Days)

• Communication Skills (16 Classroom Hours over 2 Days)

• Structural Manual Intervention (PT, DO, DC only) (16 Classroom Hours over 2 Days)

• Comprehensive Repertoire Review (8 Classroom Hours over 1 Day)

• Business Development (8 Classroom Hours over 1 Day)

• Pilates Mat (16 Classroom Hours over 2 Days)

• Pilates Reformer (16 Classroom Hours over 2 Days)

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Policies

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admissions requirementsand procedures

Polestar Pilates admits all students who meet the following criteria. No applicant will be denied on

the basis of race, national origin, color, creed, religion, sex, age, disability, gender identity, gender

expression, or sexual orientation.

Prospective students must meet the following criteria:

• Must be at least 18 years old

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent

• Must have completed necessary pre-requisites for course

admissions requirements

Prospective students may enroll at any time. Late enrollments will be accepted on a

case-by-case basis.

The enrollment process includes:

• Admission advisor to confirm completion of pre-requisite coursework

• Student to review catalog and policies with admission advisor

• Student and school representative to sign student enrollment agreement, grievance policy and

sexual harassment policy documents

enrollment procedures

Polestar Education will not deny any student on the basis of race, national origin, color, creed,

religion, sex, age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation. However,

Polestar reserves the right to refuse an application for course admission if there is reasonable

evidence to suggest that the applicant is physically incapable of carrying out the necessary

requirements of a Pilates teacher training.

non-discriminatory policy

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attendance policy

• ‐Completion of ALL course material (lecture hours, contact sessions) is compulsory. If you cannot

complete a contact session for a reason approved by Polestar, you may attend the equivalent

contact session in a Polestar training program at another location. You will not be charged an

extra course fee for attending the equivalent session, but the cost of attending the equivalent

session elsewhere (i.e: travel and accommodation) shall be borne by the student.

• ‐If you miss half a day you can make up the missing section by completing the missed material

with a Polestar Educator. There will be an additional charge as this session is scheduled directly

with your Educator.

• ‐Students are expected to arrive on time for class with proper materials. An overall attendance

rate of 100% is required. Instructors may request a student to withdraw from a course or

program if absences or tardiness exceed 70%.

• ‐Students are expected to complete their training within 1 year of start date.

Students who are unable to continue classes for medical reasons or severe personal problems will

be required to take a leave of absence until they are able to return to class. Proper documentation

will be required to substantiate a student’s withdrawal (see Leave of absence)

leave of absence

Students have 12 months from their cohort start date within which to complete their training. If you

need to withdraw from training for a short period of time (1-6 months) we ask that you provide a

letter, personally or from a doctor, explaining the circumstances. If you paid the program in full,

the school will retain all payments and allow you to start with the next training course. If you are on

an installment plan, you will continue to pay on the balance of the first attempted course. Leave of

absences that are longer than 6 months will be considered a drop. Your refund will be determined

by the refund policy and will include all payments made in advance for any future training. Upon

restarting, the school will determine if you need to start fresh with a new course and pay the requisite

tuition, or if you are eligible to jump into an existing program and tuition will then be calculated

proportionately, based on the number of hours needed to complete.

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PROGRAM COSTS

Comprehensive Tuition BREAKdown

Registration Fee $500

Course Fee* $5600

Examination $600

Mentorship or Internship** $900

TOTAL COST OF PROGRAM*** $7600

*Course fee includes lectures, labs, quizzes, discussions, assignments, check-offs and in-person

meetings.

**Practice Hours (observation, assistant teaching and self-mastery) beyond the hours of mentor-

ship or Internship are not included in the tuition. Student is responsible for all fees associated with

accumulating the remainder of these hours (estimated at $500-1500 depending on studio rates

in your area). See pg. 23 for details on the distinction between mentorship and internship.

***Manuals and required reading materials are not included in this price. Estimated at $100-200.

payment options

Payment 6 months or more before course start date:

$500 Down + 6 Payments of $1184 (No Price Increase)

Payment less than 6 months prior to course start date:

$500 Down + 3 Payments of $2417 (Increase of $150)

Payment anytime: $7600 payment in full

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Transition (bridging) Tuition BREAKdown

Registration Fee* $500

Course Fee* $4400

Examination $600

Mentorship or Internship** $900

TOTAL COST OF PROGRAM*** $6400

*Course fee includes lectures, labs, quizzes, discussions, assignments, check-offs and in-person

meetings.

**Practice Hours (observation, assistant teaching and self-mastery) beyond the hours of mentor-

ship or Internship are not included in the tuition. Student is responsible for all fees associated with

accumulating the remainder of these hours (estimated at $500-1500 depending on studio rates in

your area). See pg. 23 for details on the distinction between mentorship and internship.

***Manuals and required reading materials are not included in this price. Estimated at $100-200.

payment options

Payment 6 months or more before course start date:

$500 Down + 6 Payments of $984 (No Price Increase)

Payment less than 6 months prior to course start date:

$500 Down + 3 Payments of $2017 (Increase of $150) + manuals + exam

Payment anytime: $4400 payment in full

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PROGRAM COSTS

Polestar Principles

Polestar Anatomy

Continuing education

Tuition collection

• ‐Registration is pending until payment is processed. Allow 2-5 business days for your registration

to be processed. Once registered, you will be able to view your registration details on-line.

• ‐A $25 fee will be charged for any returned check or declined credit card debit due to insufficient

funds.

Course Fee $250

Manual $15

Course Fee* $250

*Anatomy workbook not included and sold through a third party. Estimated cost - $15-60

Course Fee* $300/day

*Includes all course materials

Pilates immersion

Course Fee* $295/2 day course

*Includes online lecture, exercise flash cards and manual

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refunds and cancellations

The following refund policy applies:

1. Cancellation must be received in writing by the administrator in person, by certified mail, or elec-

tronic mail. Cancellation can also occur by termination

2. The student is entitled to a full refund of monies paid, except the $150 application fee, if Polestar

does not accept the applicant or if the student cancels within three (3) business days after signing

the enrollment agreement and before making initial payment.

3. The student is entitled to a full refund of monies paid, except the $150 application fee, if a can-

cellation request is received after three (days) but before the first day of class.

4. Cancellation after attendance has begun, but prior to 50% completion of the program, will result

in a pro rata refund computed on the number of hours completed to the total program hours.

5. Cancellation after completing 50% of the program will result in no refund.

6. Termination Date: In calculating the refund due to a student, the last date of actual attendance

by the student is used in the calculation unless earlier written notice is received.

Polestar will make the proper refund no later than thirty (30) days after the student’s written request

for cancellation or withdrawal is received by the Administrator.

refund policy

Polestar reserves the right to postpone or cancel any course at any time. It is our desire not to cancel

any Polestar Course or Exam. If we cancel a course, you will have the option of transferring to another

course, receiving a credit valid for 1 year or receiving a full refund. Polestar is not responsible for any

hotel or airline expenses, nor transportation to or from a course.

If a course is postponed and you are not able to attend at the new dates, you may transfer to another

course, receive a credit valid for one year or receive a full refund. If you select to receive a refund, you

must notify us in writing 10 days after receiving the notice of the date change.

Program Cancellation Policy

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transfer of credit policy

Polestar does not accept transfer of credit from any other program. If an equivalent 450 hour

program has been completed, students may apply for the transition program.

Each student is assigned an advisor. There are four meetings between the advisor and the student

held within the 12-month training program to ensure that the student makes satisfactory progress.

Students must maintain an 80% completion average of all material. The school’s Director monitors

student’s overall progress. Unsatisfactory progress will be grounds for dismissal.

progress policy

progress, records, transfers, change requests facilities and placement

Change requests are accepted with written notice post-marked 30 days prior to start date. There is

a $250 fee per course change, and it must accompany notice. No refunds issued after any change.

We reserve the right to postpone or cancel any course.

change requests

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placement

Completion of the Polestar Pilates Comprehensive Teacher Training program does not guarantee

employment or certification.

facilitiesEach Polestar Education host site has adequate space for number of students enrolled, not

to exceed 25 students and a 1:12 student/teacher ratio. Each facility has adequate restrooms,

equipment including but not limited to the Reformer, Trapeze Table, Chair, Ladder Barrel, Spine

Corrector and Magic Circle

Students may review their complete file creating a written request to be submitted to their

Admissions Advisor.

Student records are considered confidential information and personally identifiable information will

only be released with the student’s written permission except in the following instances:

1. To authorized state and local education authorities.

2. To school officials, including teachers, who are determined to have a legitimate

educational interest.

3. Name, address, telephone, email address, and dates of attendance may be distributed

on a student contact sheet.

Students who would not like their information included may request so in writing with their

enrollment agreement.

student records

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All students are expected to act maturely and are required to respect other students and faculty

members as well as school’s property, assets and traditions. Possession of weapons, illegal drugs,

and alcohol of any kind are not allowed at any time at course site. Any violation of school policies

may result in permanent dismissal from school.

Polestar abides by the PMA Code of Ethics:

• ‐Do no harm.

• ‐Teach within your ‘scope of practice’ and give full attention to the comfort and safety of clients

at all times. (See PMA ‘Scope of Practice’.)

• ‐Maintain professional boundaries. The following constitutes improper behavior:

‐ - Inappropriate physical contact

‐- Financial exploitation

‐- Sexual exploitation

• ‐Maintain client confidentiality.

• ‐Direct clients to seek medical attention when necessary.

• ‐Do not discriminate against clients or colleagues on any level.

• ‐Do not intentionally solicit other Pilates professionals’ clients.

• ‐Treat clients and colleagues with respect, truth, fairness, and integrity.

• ‐Comply with all applicable business, employment and intellectual property laws.

• ‐Maintain professional appearance and conduct.

• ‐Do not misrepresent skills, training, professional credentials, identity or services.

• ‐Continue gaining education to enhance your skills and knowledge, and to provide the highest

quality services to clients.

• ‐Maintain appropriate insurance (liability, studio, content, etc.)

• ‐Maintain appropriate teacher: student ratios in all class settings.

student conduct policy

student conduct policy

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Dismissal

• Any student may be dismissed for violations of rules and regulations of the school, as set forth

in school publications. A student also may be withdrawn from classes if he or she does not

prepare sufficiently, neglects assignments, or makes unsatisfactory progress. The director, after

consultation with all parties involved, makes the final decision.

• The Director of Education may temporarily suspend students whose conduct is disruptive or

unacceptable to the academic setting. After appropriate counseling, students who demonstrate

a genuine desire to learn and conform to school standards of conduct, may be allowed to resume

attendance. The director will review each case and decide upon re-admittance.

Dismissal

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• Student Satisfaction disclaimer : Open lines of communication with students exist and the

institution demonstrates responsiveness to student issues. Written policies and procedures

are followed and provide effective means to regularly assess, document, and validate student

satisfaction.

• The School recognizes a student’s right to have grievances and to file complaints. The School is

committed to addressing complaints and grievances effectively and fairly. This policy provides

a procedure for documenting grievances and complaints related to issues both academic and

non-academic, as well as complaints of unlawful discrimination and unfair treatment.

• The School aims to address complaints and grievances through a fair and impartial resolution

process that is carried out with transparency, that is accessible and available to all students

and that respects the privacy of all parties involved. A student may file a complaint or grievance

without fear of reprisals.

Student Grievance Procedure

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procedure

Any student with a complaint or a grievance should take the following actions (and be as specific

as possible):

• To resolve personal issues, please contact the person with whom you have the grievance and

attempt to resolve the issue informally.

• To resolve issues with the Program in general, please contact your Program Administrator.

• If this is not a reasonable option, or if such an option does not remedy the situation, you have 30

days to contact Polestar Pilates by submitting a written request to the Program Administrator.

This written request should outline the issue, including all extra information pertinent to the

grievance. From here, the Program Director will reach out to all involved parties and ask those

with whom the complaint is lodged to submit a written response to the complaint. The Director

will then make an informed decision on how to respond or proceed. The Director will notify the

student in writing within 30 days of the submission of the written request.

If the matter is still not resolved, students may appeal in writing to

[email protected] to request a charge statement.

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• ‐Attending all of the in person course hours - 6 weekends spread over 6 months, 16 hours each

weekend.

• Submitting and passing all Written and Case Study Homework

• Passing all exercise demonstration and teaching check offs

• Completing specified number of observation, self-mastery, and teaching hours as outlined in the

course progression chart

• Completing all required Study Hourse (see table on page 19)

• Successfully passing with 80% pass mark all Online Quizzes

• ‐Successfully passing with 80% pass mark, on EACH section, of the final exam

Details of requirements:‐

Online Quizzes : There is one review quiz per Module (6 total). Students must pass each online quiz

with a score of 80% or more. Quizzes are graded automatically by the online platform.

Writing Assignments : There is one writing assignment per Module (6 total). These are graded on

a pass/fail basis. To gain a passing grade, the assignment must meet length requirements and

demonstrate understanding of the subject material. If it is not sufficient in length or content it will

need to be re-written.

Case Studies : The Polestar Screening and ICF model/Nagi Grid are used to create exercise plans

which prepare the student in assessing clients and patients and are used to prepare the students

for the Case Study part of the exam.

Observation, practice and teaching hours : In addition to attending all of the course hours and

completing the homework assignments, you must complete the required number of hours of

Observation, Self-Mastery Practice, and Apprentice Teaching. We encourage you to work with

Polestar Educators, Mentors and Graduates to complete these hours. If a Polestar teacher is not

available you may complete up to 50% of your hours with a Pilates teacher from another school*;

Graduation requirements

graduation

Only applicable to Comprehensive

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however, the best scenario is to complete all hours with a Polestar teacher for continuity because of

the many different variations of exercises, breathing, equipment set up etc. may be confusing when

working with teachers from other schools.

*Polestar offers remote observation, coaching and mentorship hours

Check Offs : Students are checked off on their ability to demonstrate and teach the exercises

learned in their training..

Check off criteria :

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Demonstration Only

• Can accurately set up equipment with minimal pausing to think

• Can accurately do the most common variations with good form

• Can make modifications if necessary for safe performance of the exercises

Teaching and Demonstration

• Can accurately set up equipment for themselves and for the student they are teaching

• Can accurately do the most common variations with good form

• Can teach the most common variations with meaningful imagery and tactile cues

• Can modify exercises based on needs of the student they are teaching

Advanced Level Teaching and Demonstration

• Can accurately set up equipment for themselves and for the student they are teaching

• Can accurately do the most common variations with very good form and in their entirety

• Can teach the most common variations with meaningful imagery and tactile cues and create

change

• Can modify exercises based on needs of the student they are teaching

A student who satisfactory completes training and passes the Polestar final examination will

receive a graduation certificate (diploma) from Polestar Education.

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